Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Countries
Uganda
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging
Best season
Juneu2013September, Decemberu2013February
From
$4500 pp
Prices are indicative guidance only. Final quotes depend on season, lodge selection, and group size.
Day by day
Scenic 7u20138 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (charter flight optional). Mountain landscapes and village stops en route. Evening briefing for habituation day.
Full gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi u2014 up to four hours with a gorilla family alongside researchers and rangers (longer and more immersive than standard trekking).
Leisurely breakfast and drive back to Entebbe or Kampala for departure.
Lodge tiers
Classic
Bwindi forest lodge near Rushaga sector
Premier
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp
FAQ
Standard treks allow one hour with habituated families. Habituation lets you spend up to four hours with a family still being accustomed to human presence u2014 fewer permits, deeper encounter.